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GROWTH AGRICULTURE

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT

ADA, CANYON COUNTIES AGRICULTURE PROFILE

ADA, CANYON COUNTIES DEVELOPMENT PROFILE

Loss of farmland, in acres

New residential units

ADA COUNTY:

MERIDIAN

232,879 2007: 191,477 1992:

41,402 Percent decrease: 21.6 Acres lost:

CANYON COUNTY:

391,050 2007: 260,247

921 2005: 3,314

1992:

1,823 2005: 1,185

2001:

130,803 Percent decrease: 50.3 Acres lost:

BOISE

2001:

627 2012: 1,041 2009:

237 2012: 776

NAMPA

1,384 2005: 1,383 2001:

82 2012: 417

2009:

Percent of new residential units in Ada, Canyon counties MERIDIAN 2001: 13.1 percent 2012: 31.6 percent

Number of farms ADA

BOISE 2001: 26 percent 2012: 23.6 percent

NAMPA 2001: 19.7 percent 2012: 12.7 percent

New non-residential permits in Ada, Canyon

2002: 1,420 2007: 1,323 CANYON 2002: 2,233 2007: 2,368

MERIDIAN 2001: 31 2005: 139 2009: 23 2012: 84

Market value of products sold ADA

BOISE 2001: 132 2005: 106 2009: 38 2012: 32

NAMPA 2001: 55 2005: 97 2009: 21 2012: 12

Percent of new non-residential permits

2002: $126.7 million 2007: $153 million n 29 percent from crop sales in 2007 n 71 percent from livestock sales in 2007 CANYON 2002: $268.9 million 2007: $420.9 million n 41 percent from crop sales in 2007 n 59 percent from livestock sales in 2007

MERIDIAN 2001: 9.5 percent 2012: 50.9 percent

BOISE 2001: 40.6 percent 2012: 19.4 percent NAMPA 2001: 16.9 percent 2012: 7.3 percent SOURCE: Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho 2012 Development Monitoring Report

Government payments to farms ADA 2002: $1.2 million 2007: $667,000 CANYON 2002: $2.4 million 2007: $1.7 million

SOURCE: USDA Census of Agriculture

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COVER: Stronger roots: Meridian hopes to boost ag industry Meridian’s location, demographics and agricultural strengths all line up to make it a good place for a new research and workforce collaborative related to agriculture, consultants say.

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Joint School District No. 2 outlines what it needs from legislators and the community to help avoid staffing and school-day cuts next year.

The 5A football playoffs will expand and add an extra round in 2014.

Boise Fry Company is expanding to Meridian, along with Oregon and Texas, as the company branches out into a franchise.

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ationwide, chefs are pursuing their culinary passion the mobile way — in a truck. The popularity of food trucks is on the rise not only in the Treasure Valley, but in cities across the U.S. “We have food trucks in all 50 states, so it’s really exploded,” Roaming Hunger Director of Events Greg Gless said. Roaming Hunger, based out of Los Angeles, tracks food trucks in several countries and connects them with opportunities.

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WHY THE GROWTH? Food trucks are attractive to entrepreneurs because they can build a business without the overhead costs or demands of a full restaurant. Somewhere around $50,000 to $90,000 will get you a good truck, Cacicia’s Old World Sicilian Foods co-owner Shane Anderson said. Talented chefs can drive to where the demand is and cook up delicious food.

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Some people might be lured by the benefits of owning a food truck and forget about how much work, in- by Holly Beech vestment and hbeech@mymeridianpress.com money man- © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS agement it actually takes. “People see something that might be lucrative,” he said. “... It’s great to see people come out, but I just don’t think everybody took it as seriously as a business as these older food trucks FOOD TRUCK FRENZY that have been around for a long time.” As a result, some food trucks have dropped In the past couple years, the Treasure Valley went from having only a handful of food out of the industry. But overall, he said the trucks to now about 20, said Payette Brew- growth in the industry is exciting. ing Company’s Sheila Francis, who organizes  Food trucks are making waves at The Village. Learn more in food truck rallies. But don’t be deceived — it’s hard work, the Jan. 24 Meridian Press article, “Food truck restaurants roll RiceWorks Asian Foods owner Phu Tran said. into The Village,” at mymeridianpress.com.

Electric bill phone scam targets Eagle businesses, residents

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The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a phone scam that has targeted several Eagle businesses and residents. To avoid being victimized, remember this: legitimate bill collectors will not ask you to place funds for payment on a pre-paid credit card or to do a wire transfer. The scammers pretend to be from Idaho Power, saying the businesses’ electricity bills are overdue and that power will be shut off unless they pay immediately. Scammers tell victims to get a pre-paid credit card from the store, load it up with money and then call a phone number with the card information. At least three businesses have paid the bogus bills, according to the Sheriff’s Office. If this happens to you, hang up the phone, call the utility in question and ask for the billing department.

Jan. 22-28 Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 battery 1 vandalism 7 warrants 4 driving under the influence 2 driving without privileges 2 driving without insurance 3 petty thefts 1 inattentive driving 1 destruction of evidence 1 non-injury traffic accident 1 possession of a controlled substance 1 possession of marijuana 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 open alcohol container

“It’s very unique cuisine,” Gless said. “It’s not your standard hot-dog-and-nacho station.” More and more, food trucks are becoming staples at big community events, like the Idaho Potato Drop on New Year’s Eve or the upcoming Treefort Music Fest in Boise. Sometimes the trucks are even the reason for events, such as food truck rallies. “It draws people, and trucks are either part of the attraction or the main attraction,” Gless said. That appeal is seeping into Meridian, where the city’s first food truck rally is set for April 19.

3 medical assists 1 custodial interference 1 domestic battery in the presence of a child 1 telecommunications destruction 1 vehicle accident 2 grand thefts 2 domestic batteries 2 runaways 2 protective order violations 1 battery 1 enticement 1 vehicle burglary 1 petit theft 1 commercial burglary 1 forgery 1 domestic verbal 1 fraudulent 1 identity theft

Luna won’t run for re-election

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Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna announced Monday he will not seek re-election. “This is not a decision I came to easily, but I know it is the right decision for me, for my family, and ultimately for the children of Idaho,” he said. Luna first took office in 2007 and was re-elected in 2010. Republicans John Eynon and Randy Jensen and Democrat Jana Jones have announced their candidacies for the position.

Judge rules against St. Luke’s in anti-trust case

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U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled last week that the acquisition of Saltzer Medical Group by St. Luke’s Health System violated anti-trust laws and ordered the partnership to be dissolved. The acquisition closed in December 2012. Saint Alphonsus Medical Group and Treasure Valley Hospital were joined by the FTC and Idaho’s Attorney General in a lawsuit to stop the acquisition, claiming it violated anti-trust laws.

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LOCAL NEWS Stronger roots:

Meridian hopes to boost ag industry

s more farmland becomes subdivisions and shopping centers, Meridian hopes to foster what it’s calling the Fields Innovation District to preserve farmland and boost the region’s ag industry. The city has hired two out-of-state consultants to test the waters for this idea. After the first phase of their study, consultants gave Meridian the green light. “Diversifying your economy so you’re not just going to be residential with some retail and health care is a smart decision on your part to move forward with this,” Pegasus Planning and Consulting President Sean Garretson told City Council this month. “... Meridian is at the point, the nexus really, where by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com technology meets agriculture, and I think that’s the © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS area that you really need to own.” Now the question is, what should the Fields District — defined as a business enterprise area — look like? That’s what Pegasus Planning, along with Point A Consulting, will try to answer through Phase II and III of the study. “It could be anything from promoting a really viable industry cluster related to agriculture, or it could be a research park,” Meridian Community Development Director Bruce Chatterton said. The goal is to get regional stakeholders in the agriculture and bioscience industries involved, such as public universities, farmers, food producers and economic developers.

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The city of Meridian hopes to bring together private and public stakeholders in the agriculture and research industries to create a Fields Innova-

During presentations to City Council Dec. 10 and tion District, which could help preserve agriculture and strengthen the economy. Jan. 14, Garretson identified Meridian’s strengths and weaknesses as it moves forward with a Fields District. HOW TO MOVE FORWARD ADVANTAGES n Farming heritage Considering these points, Pegasus and Point A’s Phase I report recommends the Treasure Valley has some of the richest farmland in the country, Garretson said. following scenarios for the Fields District: n Education/workforce program Idaho Farm Bureau spokesman Jake Putnam agrees. “We are sitting on some of the most productive farmland in the nation in Ada and Focus on ag-related workforce development in pre-college programs. n Ag/tech research Canyon County,” he said. “That’s where a lot of the nation’s seed stock comes from.” n Central location, regional assets Capitalize on the region’s competitive advantage in technology, growth in agAs the center of the Valley, Meridian has agricultural, education, food services, related technology and the unique placement in a highly predictable, temperate climate. health care and technology developments on all sides and within its borders. n Commercialization/incubators n Stakeholder support Provide a site for firms and research groups to develop and take technologies and “There is definite interest among the stakeholders we’ve talked with of participating in this and seeing Meridian succeed in this,” Garretson said. He spoke with patents to the market. n University consortia about 20 stakeholders, including public universities, the state departments of commerce and agriculture, The CORE, Boise Valley Economic Partnership and Joint Combine the individual strengths of the state’s research institutions though a colSchool District No. 2. laborative program that allows for interdisciplinary programs and research projects. “I think the majority stakeholders, they’re standing on the edge of the pool. They’re waiting for us to determine what the temperature AG IN IDAHO is of that pool before they jump in,” Garretson $7.82 billion in cash receipts in 2013 said. “I think they really want to understand 20 percent of total economic output what is it exactly before they fully engage and 14 percent of state employment react.” CHALLENGES n Loss of farmland FIELDS DISTRICT STUDY Ada County lost more than a fifth of its farmVisit this story at mymeridianpress.com land from 1992 to 2007. Preserving farmland is to view a PowerPoint about Phase I of the a challenge, as farmers may choose to sell to Fields Innovation District study. Phase I developers. Plus, Meridian’s population grew 115 per- cost the city $55,000, and the cost for the cent between 2000 and 2010. rest of the study is yet to be determined. “We work all over the United States, and we have rarely come across communities and regions that are experiencing the sustained growth that you have over the last 10 to 15 years,” Garretson said. On the plus side, he said, Meridian has a good number of working-age, educated residents. n Lack of rail access The proposed 6-square-mile site for the Fields District lies northwest of Meridian in the city’s Area of Impact, which includes the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and McDermott Road. This area does not have access to a railroad. “But you do have Highway 16,” Garretson said, “and I think as Highway 16 is … built out, that really presents and kind of specifies what kind of economic development you’re going to see in that area.” n Need to diversify Meridian’s retail and health care sectors are growing, but the city needs to produce more goods, Garretson said. “I think a lot of folks in the region, in the state, from an economic development perspective would like to see Meridian have more product to be able promote,” he said. “And I think that this initiative is definitely getting you to that point.”

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FAFSA workshop for collegebound Meridian students As parents of college students know, hand-inhand with tax season comes FAFSA season — the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. To guide families through this sometimes-confusing process, Treasure Valley Education Partnership, sponsored by the Micron Foundation and United Way of Treasure Valley, will offer two free workshops at Meridian High in February. At the workshops, financial aid advisers and a 529 savings plan expert will offer on-site support. TVEP is hosting the events at three other area high schools — Kuna, Mountain Home and Nampa — and the school that gets the highest percentage of its students to complete the FAFSA will earn a Senior Day celebration at Wahooz Family Fun Zone. The Meridian workshops will be held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4 and Feb. 10. For more information, go to idahotvep.org.

All obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed by your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions call 465-8128.

Catharine Hargrave, 92, of Parma, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. The family has placed their trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa, for their final arrangements. (208) 466-3545

of Eagle, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, care center. Services are under the at her home. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Medirection of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833 ridian. 888-5833.

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84, of Barbara Murray, 86, of Boise, Meridian, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at a local at a local care center. Services are care center. Arrangements are under under the direction of Accent Funeral the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Home, Meridian. 888-5833. Meridian. 888-5833

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Pharmacy technician Tammy Hildebrandt has joined Vic’s Family Pharmacy in Nampa. Hildebrandt was previously at John’s Medic Pharmacy for more than eight years, until the pharmacy closed. n The Idaho Counseling Association announced six award recipients recognized at its 2014 Tammy Annual Conference and Awards. Dr. Dennis Hildebrandt Cartwright of Nampa received the Public Policy and Legislation Award; Dr. Thomas Edgar of Boise received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Penelope Hansen of Boise received Counselor of the Year; Dr. Elizabeth Horn of Boise received the Advocate “Pass it on Baton;” Dr. Susan Perkins of Boise received the Volunteer Service “Wing Award;” Estevan and Dr. John Thuerer of Boise received the Andrade Distinguished Service “Medal of Honor.” n Boise State University announced Estevan Andrade has been appointed director of alumni relations and the Boise State Alumni Association. Andrade will spearhead the university’s efforts to deepen ties to its alumni, which includes more than 75,000 living graduates. n

Jan. 23, 2014, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171

at a local hospital of natural causes. No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

82, of Boise, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014. The family has placed their trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa, for their final arrangements. (208) 4663545

Marion K. Stevenson, 91, of Caldwell, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at her home of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 456-3629

Edith Cooper, 95, of Meridian, Lorraine Hingsberger, 92, Robert Schlechter, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at a local

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Robert Lester “Bob” Allen E. Sprague, 80, of Rose, 83, of Nampa, died Thursday, Parma, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014,

MCCALL — McCall Winter Festival and ice show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Events for today include snow sculpture viewing, snow tubing and a karaoke contest. For a full listing of events, times and locations, visit mccallchamber.org/ carnival_events.html. At 8 p.m. a professional ice show, choreographed by World Professional Champion Lori Benton, will pay tribute to the upcoming Olympics. The show will feature national champions, Olympians and an ice aerialist. Tickets for the event are $18, $8/children 6-7 and free for children 5 and under. For seating on the ice, tickets are $40 and $289 for a table that seats 8. For advance tickets, contact 643-3570 or info@ manchester-icecentre.com.

Today NAMPA — Bob Parsley and David Paige, 6 p.m. Artistblue Gallery in Karcher Mall, 1509 Caldwell Blvd. Artistblue Gallery will host country/pop singer Bob Parsley and Australian songwriter, David Paige at the gallery. There is no admission fee.

Saturday NAMPA — Canyon County Kids Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Idaho Center, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd. Enjoy the second annual Canyon County Kids Expo with pet exhibits, bungee

runs, dance classes, face painters, clowns and the Premier Kids Idaho State Beauty Pageant. Spongebob Squarepants along with Dora the Explorer will be available for photo opportunities. Tickets are $4/adults, $2/kids 16 and under and are available at canyoncountykidsexpo. com. NAMPA — 2014 Wedding Affair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. The 2014 Wedding Affair will give brides-to-be an opportunity to see 50 vendors that have booths set up for venues, deejays, cake decorators, photographers, consultants, dresses/tuxes and food samples. Brides can register at the Idaho Press-Tribune booth for a chance to win hourly door prizes and pick up their gift bag. Admission and parking to the event is free. EAGLE — Penguin Plunge, 11 a.m. with plunge in at noon, Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road. The Penguin Plunge will take place at Eagle State Park with people plunging into the icy water to raise money for the Special Olympics Idaho. Plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $50 that will be donated to the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics Idaho is a non-profit organization that helps more than 2,700 children and adults with disabilities by providing sports training and competitions. For more information or to register for the Penguin Plunge, visit idso.org or call Shannon at 590-1097. MARSING — Marsing Disaster Auction, 10:13 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1, Marsing Community Hall, 126 N. Bruneau Highway. The 53rd Marsing Disaster Auction will be held at the Marsing

Community Hall. The auction raises money to donate for local disaster relief. For more information, visit marsingdisasterauction.org.

Monday MERIDIAN — Coder Dojo, 4 p.m. Silverstone Branch of Meridian Library, 3531 E. Overland Road. Teens and children interested in coding will have an opportunity to either learn or teach other teens about coding. The event asks for teens to bring their own devices. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Tuesday MERIDIAN — LEGO Club, 4:30 p.m. Silverstone Branch of Meridian Library, 3531 E. Overland Road. Free play with Lego’s that is open to all ages. Children under five must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

Wednesday MERIDIAN — State of the City Address, 3:59 p.m., Meridian Middle School, 1507 W. 8th St. Mayor Tammy de Weerd’s will be giving the State of the City Address at the Meridian Middle School. Following her address will be the Taste of Meridian Reception, which features food from 10 different Meridian restaurants. Admission for the State of the City Address and the Taste of Meridian Reception is $10. Tickets available by mailing or bringing a check payable to City of Meridian to: Mayor’s Office, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite #300, Meridian ID 83642 or online at meridiancity.org

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SCHOOLS

School district: more operational funding needed to avoid cuts T

about the levy proposal $14 million over the next two school years n If passed, taxpayers’ payment to the district would go from $438 to $407 per $100,000 taxable property value. n March 11: voting day  More details are posted with this story at mymeridianpress. com n

hree pieces need to come together this year to help Joint School District No. 2 avoid cuts to staffing or school days, spokesman Eric Exline said.

1) Increased operational funding The district is asking legislators for more operational — or discretionary — funding. Unlike funds dedicated to a specific category like technology or teacher pay, districts have a say in where operational funding goes. “That’s the money we need to avoid making cuts next year,” Exline said. Operational funding from the state has dropped almost $10 million since 2008, so the district has dipped into reserves to fill the gap. As a result, there’s only about $1.7 million left in the fund balance, down from $18.5 million in 2008. Six million dollars of reserve MP file photo funds were used in this year’s budGalileo Math and Science Magnet School students, from left, Andrew Holbrook and Colby Stinar work on a binary bitmap get. “We don’t have that to put in next lesson in their engineering class at the Eagle school in March 2013. year. You can only spend your savings account once,” Exline told legThe district expects this trend of rising property values to conislators at a Jan. 15 Meridian town hall meeting. “... I don’t antici- tinue. pate there will be enough money from the state to fill that hole next “We feel like we’re heading back to how it was pre-2008, where year.” the value of the district would go up regularly, at least 10 percent, if So the district is turning to the public for help. not more, per year,” Exline said. The district is also putting together a bond proposal for this 2) Supplemental levy year, which could possibly help fund a new middle school. Middle The public can vote on a supplemental levy March 11 to replace schools are a total of 1,000 students over preferred capacity. the levy that expires this year. The levy would give the district $14 million for 3) Save, save, save by Holly Beech the next two years. The third piece to help the district avoid cuts next year is to save hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Because property values in the dis- money wherever possible. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS trict have gone up, passing the levy “We’ve cut off spending,” Exline said. “... Schools’ request to would not raise the levy rate. spend has to go through regional directors.” Exline said if these three pieces come together — which he “Because of the increase in the market value in our district, the levy rate will go down by about $30 (per $100,000 of taxable value),” thinks they will — the district can go into next year without making cuts to staff or school days. Exline said.

Joint School District No. 2 finances General Fund budget: 2008-09: $199 million 2012-13: $178 million 2,196: increase in student enrollment from 2008 to 2013 Fund balance (reserves): 2008-09: $18.5 million 2014 estimate: $1.7 million Discretionary (operational) funding from the state: 2008-09: $44.8 million 2013-14: $34.9 million Difference: $9.9 million Other state funding (sub categories with limited use): 2008-09: $3.5 million 2013-14: $6 million

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ative Alternative Energy Design. First-place winners from each qualifying regional competition earn a berth in the national finals in Washington, D.C., set to take place during National Engineers Week, Feb. 16-22. The national finals grand prize is a visit to U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. Lake Hazel Middle School’s city, “Zebrec,” took fifth place overall and won awards for Most Accessible City and Best Use of Innovative Construction Materials and Techniques. Lewis and Clark Middle School’s city, “Nani Kaona,” won Best Management of Water Resources. n

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SPORTS GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS 5A Southern Idaho Conference (4 teams to state) Conf Overall W L W L Rocky Mountain 17 0 19 0 Centennial 15 2 17 2 Mountain View 12 5 13 5 Boise 11 6 13 6 Capital 10 7 12 7 Borah 6 11 7 12 Eagle 4 13 6 13 Vallivue 4 13 4 15 Timberline 3 14 4 15 Meridian 3 14 3 16 2A Western Idaho Conference (2.5 teams to state) Conf Overall W L W L New Plymouth 10 1 16 3 Melba 7 4 11 8 Marsing 7 4 10 9 Cole Valley Christian 7 4 10 9 McCall-Donnelly 4 7 8 9 Nampa Christian 4 8 7 13 North Star Charter 0 11 1 17

5A football playoffs expands to 12 teams A swelling classification adds another round to its playoffs this fall. by Michael Lycklama

he Idaho High School Activities Association approved an expansion Jan. 22 of both the 5A and 4A state football playoffs from eight to 12 teams in 2014. The state’s two largest classifications will start their playoffs a week earlier in Week 9 of the high school STATE MEDIA POLL football season, and conferRecords through Tuesday, Jan. 28 ence and division champs Class 5A Team (1st-place votes) W-L Pts Pvs from each region will re1. Rocky Mountain (7) 19-0 42 2 ceive a bye into the state 2. Coeur d’Alene (2) 16-2 38 3 quarterfinals. 3. Lewiston 17-2 25 1 At the 5A level, 50 per4. Centennial 17-2 18 4 cent of the teams from each 5. Hillcrest 17-2 9 5 region qualify for the playOthers receiving votes: Mountain View 2, offs. Northern Idaho sends Highland 1. two of its four teams, eastern Idaho qualifies three of Class 2A Team (1st-place votes) W-L Pts Pvs 1. Ririe (9) 16-2 45 1 2. Grangeville 14-3 32 2 3. Firth 13-5 23 3 4. New Plymouth 16-3 20 4 5. North Fremont 12-6 9 5 Others receiving votes: Valley 4, Soda Springs 2.

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STANDINGS 5A Southern Idaho Conference (4 teams to state) Conf Overall W L W L Capital 12 0 14 0 Boise 9 3 11 3 Rocky Mountain 9 3 11 3 Timberline 7 5 8 6 Borah 6 6 8 6 Mountain View 5 7 6 8 Centennial 5 7 6 8 Eagle 3 9 5 9 Meridian 3 9 3 11 Vallivue 1 11 3 11 2A Western Idaho Conference (2.5 teams to state) Conf Overall W L W L Melba 5 1 9 5 Cole Valley Christian 5 2 8 6 North Star Charter 4 3 8 7 New Plymouth 4 3 7 8 Nampa Christian 3 4 8 7 Marsing 2 5 4 11 McCall-Donnelly 1 6 3 9 STATE MEDIA POLL Records through Monday, Jan. 27 Class 5A Team (1st-place votes) W-L Pts Pvs 1. Capital (10) 14-0 50 1 2. Boise 11-3 31 2 3. Coeur d’Alene 11-2 30 3 4. Lake City 11-4 17 t-5 5. Rocky Mountain 11-3 11 t-5 Others receiving votes: Highland 6, Skyline 5. Class 2A Team (1st-place votes) W-L Pts Pvs 1. Firth (10) 11-3 50 1 2. Grangeville 11-3 39 2 3. Malad 11-3 31 3 4. Declo 11-3 20 4 5. Oakley 11-4 5 t-5 Others receiving votes: Valley 4, Melba 1.

its six teams and the Treasure Valley sends six of its 12 teams (the top three in each of two divisions). That makes 11 teams. The final playoff berth will be determined between the final teams left out in each region and division. Timberline athletic director Tol Gropp said athletic directors across the state have not settled how that at-large berth will be determined. But the current plan circulating involves determing the final berth by winning percentage against the largest classification in the state, regardless of state. For example, the games 5A Northern Idaho schools play against Washington 4A schools — a battle of both states’ largest classifications — would count toward that winning percentage. But, if Idaho’s largest classification (5A) played Washington’s second biggest classification (3A), then the game would not count toward the winning percentage. Also, games

between Idaho 5A and 4A schools would not count. TWELVE-TEAM PLAYOFFS COMING TO 5A “We’ve talked about a With the addition of Nampa, Columbia and Bonneville high schools, the power ranking,” Gropp 5A classification will swell to 22 members in the 2014-15 school year. The said. “We’ve looked at power rankings in the past, and additions led to an expanded football playoffs. it still might be the case we North go with that. It depends on West B No. 1 Coeur d’Alene how it’s presented and if all Lake City the 5A (athletic directors) in Lewiston East No. 2 the state agree on it.” Post Falls The upcoming reshufWest A fling of classifications West A No. 3 Borah prompted the playoff strucCapital ture change, Mountain North No. 1 Centennial View athletic director Sam Nampa Kristensen said. District III West A No. 2 Rocky Mountain gains Nampa and Columbia, giving it 12 5A schools. Timberline And eastern Idaho gains West B East No. 3 Bonneville for a total of six Boise teams. Equal representaEast No. 1 Columbia tion for 22 schools in an Eagle eight-team playoff proved Meridian West B No. 2 next to impossible. Mountain View “It was a good time to Vallivue try something new,” KrisNorth No. 2 East tensen said. “Again, the Bonneville West A No. 1 whole point is to create Highland more balance to our sysHillcrest tem, to get more teams West B No. 3 Idaho Falls from different parts of state Madison and not leave someone beAt-large hind.” Skyline

District basketball starts Thursday by Michael Lycklama

he buildup of an entire season reaches its conclusion Feb. 6 when the 5A District III girls basketball tournament tips off. Top-ranked Rocky Mountain enters as the heavy favorite, running through its competition to a 19-game (or possibly 20-game) winning streak. It clinched the top seed

in the tournament even before the regular season finale Jan. 30, after the Meridian Press’ deadline. Centennial has locked up the second berth and Borah is slotted into sixth place. The rest gets sorted out Jan. 30, but the season that counts starts Feb. 6. District III owns four berths into the state tournament Feb. 20-22 at the Idaho Center. Rocky Mountain and Centennial look like locks for state berths. But funny things can happen in a tournament.

5A DISTRICT III GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Feb. 6-14 Four teams to state

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6 p.m. Feb. 8 At Capital Winner to state

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Mountain View’s Renee Routhier, right, drives past Borah’s Lizzy Hemphill on Jan. 28 at Borah High School.

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An original beef burger and peruvian purple fries at Boise Fry Company. The restaurant is expanding to Meridian this spring. Inset below: The Boise Fry Company food truck visits a festival in Meridian in 2011.

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Boise Fry Company’s first franchise to open in Meridian

ith almost five successful years under its belt and three Boise locations, Boise Fry Company is expanding into a franchise. First stop: Meridian. The Meridian store, located near Majestic Cinemas, will open sometime around late March, Courtesy Boise Fry Company bringing its signature hand-cut Company, and anytime you’ve got great peofries and in-house salts and sauces. Co-founder Blake Lingle of Boise said two ple in your organization, it’s easy to be sucother franchises are set to open in the near cessful.” Lingle’s emphasis on employee appreciafuture in Portland, Ore., and Austin, Texas. As Boise Fry Company spreads across the tion stems from a supervisor he had in Washcountry, Lingle said it’s important for the ington, D.C., while working on a foreign economic development project. company’s culture to spread, too. “He really made me appreciate what havFor one, he said, each location, must buy ing a good supervisor can do not only for meat and produce from local sources. “We know almost all of our farmers on a your self-esteem but for your work ethic and everything else,” he said. “So when I got into personal basis,” Lingle said. And just as importantly, each location Boise Fry Company, I knew right away that I must value and support employees. Boise Fry wanted to be (that) type of supervisor.” Lingle said the owner of the Meridian offers employees health and dental plans, living wages and semi-annual employee ap- franchise, a local man with restaurant and preciation parties, he said. This month, for franchise experience, has asked not to be example, the group went tubing at Bogus named yet. Basin and–shared dessert together in Boise. AVTC Overview “It’s become kind of part the Boise Fry SOUTH OF THE FREEWAY In-network with insurance AVTC –culture Overview Company and tradition,” Lingle said. Though the company checked out opLingle is also considering new initiatives, tions to move to The Village at Meridian, Cost-effective assessment, 1 visit In-network with insurance Matthew Anderson of Boise slices peruvian purple potatoes at the Boise like a textbook fund for employees in college. Lingle is excited to have a location south of assessment, visitthe freeway next to local businesses and Many of the employees who started 1 with Fry Company in 2012. As Boise Fry Company expands into a franchise, Cost-effective Mountain View High School. Boise Fry’s first store in 2009 are still with the co-owner Blake Lingle said employee appreciation is one of the most “I think it’s going to be a really neat company today, he said. important parts of the company’s culture to maintain. “There’s not a real, I think, huge secret to Boise Fry Company, it’s got a nice patio,” our success. I think it’s pretty simple — that Lingle said. “... We’re excited to be in that we’ve got great people working at Boise Fry area of town.”

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PLUGGED IN UP & DOWN to the people who burglarized and vandalized the small Taste of Chicago food stand on the intersection of Main Street and Fairview Avenue. It’s unfortunate that things like this happen in our community. But as a community we should all help this man get back on his feet.

to the thousands of careful and polite freeway drivers who pay attention to weather conditions and the flow of traffic, thus making a safe commute for everyone. But thumbs down to the freeway drivers who hog the far-right lane during crowded commute times, making it difficult for others to merge on or off.

to people who park in front of a business they aren’t going into, and it’s clearly marked to not park there unless you’re going into that specific business! Quit being lazy, people!

to all the readers who have read our publication and to the advertisers who have helped make it possible. Thanks for a great first year, and we look forward to many more even better years in the future. — Meridian Press staff

I agree, but the store owners also have a duty to correctly post the ordinance (on the sign) that allows them to declare that a “store parking only” space. Otherwise the sign means nothing.

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What you need to in your words know about our school district levy On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Meridian Joint School District No. 2 Board of Trustees authorized a supplemental levy election to be held March 11. The board, recognizing that we must all live within our means, put forth a proposal to continue the current level of local support that goes to school district operations. The amount that voters will be asked to approve or reject — $14 million — is the same amount that voters approved two years ago. Idaho Code specifies that a supplemental levy expires every two years. Since the board approved holding a supplemental levy election, I have been asked a number of questions about the levy:

Why are you asking for another levy? Since 2008, the enrollment in our district has increased by 2,720 students. With those students come costs. We need to hire more teachers, purchase supplies and textbooks. During that same time period, the school district’s total general operating revenue has decreased by $26.2 million, from a high in 2008 of $204.9 million to this year’s budget of $178.7 million. These numbers include state funding, the supplemental levies approved by voters, the reserve fund the district started with in 2008 that has been spent down in each of the intervening budget years, and all the other sources of funding for specific programs offered by the school district (an example would be tuition kindergarten, which is funded and operated by fees paid by parents). The school district would need to make significant cuts with an additional $14 million reduction in revenue on top of the $26.2 reduction.

What will the levy be used for? The current supplemental levy that was approved by the voters was used to restore nine school days and to pay for teachers who had been

paid out of onetime sources of revenue that the school district received before the 2012-13 school year. The revenue from the supplemental would be used to maintain the current number of school days and the current level of staffing and avoid making further cuts to staff. The proposed supplemental is not additional funding. The supplemental levy proposes to continue the current level of local operating revenue.

What is the impact on the levy rate? The property tax rate paid by voters will go down. The reason for this is increasing property values. Between 2008 and 2011, the total taxable value of the property in the school district dropped by 30 percent — nearly $5 billion. In the past year, the market value has started to increase, and has grown from $10.4 billion to $12.1 billion. The reason the board elected to keep the supplemental levy at its current level is to make sure that the levy rate starts to go back down as property values return and as new construction adds to the district’s total property value. With the proposed supplemental levy, the rate would go from the current level of $438 per $100,000 of taxable value to $407 of taxable value.

When is the election? Absentee ballots will be available starting Feb. 7. The election will be Tuesday, March 11. Please remember to vote at your regular polling place. If you have any more questions about the voting process, go to http://www.adaweb.net/ elections/ I encourage you to vote on March 11. n

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LOCAL NEWS Meridian Road interchange

1965: built 15,000: daily vehicle count on the interchange in 1965 128,000: current daily vehicle count 2nd busiest interchange in Idaho

Interchange project design Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI). Seen at the Ten Mile Road and Vista Avenue interchanges, SPUI uses one traffic signal structure in the middle of the interchange. n Four lanes in each direction on Interstate 84. n Three through-traffic lanes in each direction on Meridian Road, along with curb, gutter, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. n Dual left-turn lanes on Meridian Road for each I-84 on-ramp. n Longer and wider on- and off-ramps. n

Funding The $40 million project is funded through Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds.

Contact Idaho Transportation Department Public Involvement Coordinator Adam Rush: 334-8119 n www.itd.idaho.gov/ projects/garvee n

Legislative positions Economic development Support authorization of local option tax authority n Support construction of a Linder Road overpass n Support expansion of development along Chinden Boulevard/Highway 20/26 n Support State Highway 16 extension Taxes n Support review and potential elimination of specific sales tax exemptions n Support reduction of state corporate income tax rates to increase competitiveness with other states n

Education Support modification to the state’s funding formula to provide more equitable funding to Joint School District No. 2 n Support restoration of unit (classroom) funding for K-12 to 2008-09 levels n Support recommendations of governor’s education tax force n Support construction of a bioskills learning center at Idaho State University-Meridian n Support Common Core n

Health care Continue to monitor developments related to state health insurance exchange and the Affordable Care Act n Monitor any bills regarding Medicaid Expansion n

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Construction on Meridian Road interchange set for spring

eridian Road in the heart of the city has been clear of traffic cones for just about four months, but more construction is on its way. You may have already noticed the tractors working at Meridian Road between Interstate 84 and Overland Road. Crews are widening two bridges over Ten Mile Creek, moving power lines and installing sewer lines, all in preparation for a new interchange. The work to rebuild the Meridian Road interchange starts this spring. This week contractors were able to start bidding for the estimated $40-million project. Once it begins, construction work to widen the interchange and add by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com sidewalks will take 18 to 22 months, Idaho Transportation Department © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS spokesman Reed Hollinshead said. During this time, two overpass lanes will generally stay open, but drivers are encouraged to use other routes if possible. Drivers can also expect traffic shifts on I-84. “We’re not going to close (the interchange) down totally during this work, so it still is able to be used. But there needs to be more patience from drivers during this time to accommodate the work,” Hollinshead said. When the new interchange is complete, it will look like the Ten Mile Road interchange. This design, called the Single-Point Urban Interchange, or SPUI, is meant to keep large volumes of traffic flowing smoothly. The turns are more gradual and sweeping, rather than the sharp 90-degree turns at traditional interchanges, Hollinshead said. Longer merge lanes give drivers more time to get up to speed on the interstate. “SPUIs are a pretty efficient way to move through volumes of traf-

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Construction work is taking place on Meridian Road south of the freeway to prepare for the rebuilding of the Meridian interchange. The interchange construction is slated to start this spring and take 18 to 22 months to complete. fic,” he said. “And aside from the Eagle interchange, Meridian is No. 2 on that list in the state as far as traffic volume. In terms of any interchange where a lot of traffic goes through, a SPUI is the best way to go.” This will be Idaho’s third SPUI. The other two haven’t been around long enough — less than four years — to determine the safety benefits, Hollinshead said. “Surrounding states like Utah (have) used SPUIs successfully before, and there are other states back East and the South that have used it as well,” he said.

Chamber outlines 2014 legislative priorities

axes and education are the main areas where the Meridian Chamber of Commerce would like to see change this legislative session. Anne Roberts, the Chamber’s executive director, presented a list of priorities to local legislators at a Meridian town hall this month. While tax cuts would help keep money in businesses’ hands and allow them to reinvest, Roberts said, restoring funding to education is a higher priority this year. State funding to public schools has decreased by almost $59 million since 2008. “It’s really critical we do all we can to support education,” she said. “We need an educated workforce.” The Chamber also stands behind the imby Holly Beech plementation of Comhbeech@mymeridianpress.com mon Core state stan© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS dards in education. Hopefully, Roberts said, the Legislature can strike a balance between helping businesses and funding education.

CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES Idaho: 7.4 percent Oregon: 6.6 – 7.6 percent, depending on taxable income Montana: 6.75 percent Utah: 5 percent Colorado: 4.63 percent

Local option tax authority The Chamber supports Sen. Chuck Winder’s efforts to bring forward a bill that would give local option taxing authority to Idaho cities and counties. Currently, only resort areas have this authority. A local option tax would allow voters to choose if they’re willing to pay higher sales tax on retail items in order to fund a project. “The draft legislation would allow a city or county to seek voter approval of a local option sales tax of up to 1 percent of retail sales subject to sales tax,” according to Sen. Winder’s newsletter. The revenue could fund things like road projects, economic development and capital improvements. The business community has unsuccessfully tried in recent years to get an initiative like this passed. n Corporate income tax reduction The Chamber would like to see Idaho’s corporate income tax rate reduced to a more competitive rate, Roberts said. She told legislators she understands “it’s one of those things you need to take down slowly, you need to chip away.” But Idaho is at an economic disadvantage, she said, when neighboring states have lower corporate income tax rates. n

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